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Thomas A. Carlin

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Thomas A. Carlin
Born(1928-12-10)December 10, 1928
DiedMay 6, 1991(1991-05-06) (aged 62)
OccupationActor
Years active1956-1991
SpouseFrances Sternhagen

Thomas A. Carlin (December 10, 1928 – May 6, 1991) was an American actor of stage, television, and film during the mid twentieth century.

Career

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During the 1950s and 1960s, Carlin appeared in a number of Broadway plays, including Time Limit, A Thousand Clowns and The Deputy.

In the 1960s and 1970s, Carlin taught and directed at Pace University in Pleasantville, New York and at Rye High School.

Carlin's film credits include Ragtime, Caddyshack, and The Pope of Greenwich Village.

On television, Carlin guest starred on popular series including, The Alcoa Hour, Playhouse 90, Naked City, The Doctors and the Nurses, Route 66, The Defenders, Search for Tomorrow, Another World, and The Equalizer.[1] Carlin's last role was in 1991 on Law & Order as Sergeant Duff.[2]

Personal life

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In 1956, Carlin was married to the film and television actress Frances Sternhagen and had six children; Paul, Amanda, Tony, Sarah, Peter, and John.[3]

Death

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Carlin died at his home in Sutton Manor, New Rochelle, New York, on May 6, 1991, at age 62.[4]

Filmography

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Film

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Thomas A. Carlin film credits
Year Title Role Notes
1957 The Young Don't Cry Johnny Clancy
1980 Caddyshack Sandy McFiddish
1981 Fort Apache, The Bronx Man with Flat Tire
1981 Ragtime Vice President Fairbanks
1984 The Pope of Greenwich Village Walsh
1987 Matewan Turley
1989 Family Business Neary
1990 Jacob's Ladder Doorman
1991 One Good Cop Farrell (final film role)

Television

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Thomas A. Carlin television credits[1][2]
Year Title Role Notes
1956 The Alcoa Hour Will Steinbach 1 episode
1958 True Story John Osler 1 episode
1960 Playhouse 90 Jerry Devine 1 episode
1961 Naked City Willard Banes / Willard Manson, Jr. / Father Meyler 2 episodes
1961–1964 The Defenders Al Herzog / Eugene Bloch 2 episodes
1962 The Doctors and the Nurses Dr. Carroll 1 episode
1963 Route 66 Mr. Whitney 1 episode
1966 Hawk Doctor 1 episode
1980 The Man that Corrupted Hadleyburg TV movie
1982 The Executioner's Song Speaker #1 TV movie
1985 Search for Tomorrow Father Tracey 9 episodes
1987 Another World Sherriff 1 episode
1986 The Equalizer Jeremy the Doorman Episode: "Nocturne"
1988 The Equalizer Doorman Episode: "No Place Like Home"
1991 Law & Order' Sergeant Duff Episode: "A Death in the Family" (final role)

References

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  1. ^ a b Martin, Scott (25 March 2007). The Book of Caddyshack: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Greatest Movie Ever Scott. Taylor Trade Publishing. p. 70. ISBN 9781589795143. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Law & Order". ShotOnWhat?. 17 Dec 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  3. ^ "In Memoriam: Frances Sternhagen (January 13, 1930 – November 27, 2023)". NYWIFT: New York Women in Film & Television. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  4. ^ New York Times Obituary- George A. Carlin
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